Michael Westman

2 weeks ago | metrosource.com | Michael Westman

“Possessed.” “Deviant.” “Sick.” Historically, colonial regimes attempted, gained, and maintained control over cuir/kuir/queer, trans, Black, and Indigenous people by pathologizing them along with their relationships—to the land, to the nonhuman, to one another. The rich sexual and gender diversity of the many cultures of Abya Yala (Kuna for the entirety of the Americas) was unintelligible to Western knowledge frameworks.

2 weeks ago | metrosource.com | Michael Westman

Murray Hill is larger than life. He’s got a big personality, a positive outlook, an infectious style of banter, and an endearing demeanor. It is all presented in a colorful package, suit and all. But it is not just a persona. After chatting with him for just a few minutes, it is clear that he is the real deal. Talking to him is like talking to everyone’s favorite guy at the bar. He’s got stories, jokes, and opinions on life.

2 weeks ago | metrosource.com | Michael Westman

Everyone can use a trip to the spa for a little rest and relaxation during the heat of the summer months. And luckily, there is no shortage of treatments to turn to all over the world. We surveyed the globe and found some of the best spas to check out as soon as you’re ready to don a robe and slippers for your pampering. Soak it all in, you deserve it!The Boulders Resort & Spa, Arizonawww.theboulders.comRestore mind and body at The Boulders in Scottsdale, Arizona. Their adult only 33,000 sq. ft.

2 weeks ago | metrosource.com | Michael Westman

Marriage might start with that deep-in-your-bones kind of love—the kind that makes you want to build a life together. But after the vows are said, the dance ends, and the thank-you cards are mailed, real life shows up and sits down right next to you on the couch. For many couples, keeping a marriage healthy can bring extra layers—family dynamics, outside opinions, and systems that weren’t exactly built with your love in mind. That’s why it’s not just about staying together.

Mar 14, 2025 | gedmag.com | Michael Westman

TRIO has been a fixture in the Palm Springs community since 2009. But not wanting to rest on its laurels, it swung for excellence when owner Tony Marchese recently hired Executive Chef Gladis Lizarraga to bring her culinary expertise to the kitchen – boy did he hit a homerun! Chef Gladis has brought a new vigor to the dining experience at TRIO – with innovative dishes, fresh farm-to-table ingredients, and a presentation that is as beautiful as it is delicious.